Assistant Communications Officer 221 views

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is a statutory body mandated to ensure the provision of a level playing field for safe, reliable and sustainable energy supply through effective regulation. ZERA seeks the services of a highly competent, professional and results oriented individual who is able take the organisation to a higher level in the role of Assistant Communications Officer.

Reporting directly to the Communications Officer, this position will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the Corporate Communications strategic direction and operational planning;
• Participating in designing and implementation of stakeholder engagement and public awareness programs;
• Drafting and editing communications materials, including press releases, speeches, public notices, presentations, brochures, online and social media content.
• Activating corporate journalism and covering all events coordinated by the Authority and others that are energy related;
• Conducting research to enhance communications and publicity activity for the Authority’s projects and programmes;
• Re-writing technical and official documents in a public friendly and informative manner;
• Coordonating content for the Authority’s website, magazine, video production and social media platforms;
• Developing and maintaining an up to date database of key stakeholders;
• Coordinate the Authority’s involvement and participation at appropriate professional, provincial and national events, trade and exhibition shows;
• Coordinating internal key message briefs and corporate communications products, activities and services;
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Key Job Requirements:

The successful candidate for this position should meet the following criteria:

• Bsc/BA Degree in Journalism/English and Communication/Media Studies.
• Three years experience in media, public relations, or corporate communication field.
• Experience in content development and management of online platforms, e.g social media and web management.
• Membership of a professional organisation is an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strategic thinking and operational planning skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Teamwork, be dependable and innovative.
• Analysisi and synthesis skills.
• Audiennce focused and story telling skills.
• Social media and digital media technology savvy.